When it comes to silk you have so many options to choose from including wool, satin, organza, shantung, organza and on and on and on. Each one performs in a way that’s nothing like the other and the moment you think you’ve found your perfect silk, in walks an even more beautiful version.

The silk I used for this dress is this faille silk, found at moodfabrics.com. It’s a stiff silk perfect for more structured looks with zero drape . The description states it’s a medium weight but I would consider it a more light to medium weight. It sews and cuts nicely but definitely more of a challenge to iron, so keep that in mind.

The dress was made using vintage Simplicity 8390 with the following alterations:

FYI A great alternative pattern is McCall M7244

-Added 4″ to the length of the bodice

-Added a 90″x6″ inverted ruffle hem

-Removed 20″ from the length of the sleeve and added a 60″x7″ inverted pleat to the sleeve and a 1/2″ band